The latest versions of the nikkor 400mm super telephoto lenses are ais nikkor 400mm f2. Its a great choice for any manual focus nikon, and also works great with all of nikons fullframe digital cameras. The 70 200mm f4 afs vr is an excellent lens, but it is fairly expensive for an f4 zoom as its price is in the same range as a few thirdparty 70 200mm f2. I was wondering if you could help me on the zoom nikkor 80 200 f4. Nikon camera lens user manuals download manualslib. There is a third teeslot in the focus ring in the same orientation as the one used for the manual focus spring tab. The dual rings control design for this revised nikkor 80 200 zoom lens is mainly catered as an autofocusing zoom lens where i think nikon felt its primary function should be centered for quick and responsive autofocus operation where zooming. You can get them cheap today simply because af zooms have become more popular, even though the 200 f4 ai has better optical performance. View and download nikon reflex nikkor 500mm f8 instruction manual online. Nikon afs nikkor 24120mm f4g ed vr nikon af nikkor 80 200mm f2. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians.
A contributing effort to michael lius classic nikon slrs and nikkor optic site. Ed xtralow dispersion glass was used in its optical formula where its comprises of a 12 elements in 9 groups design, a eyecatching golden ring at the front of the lense signifies it is part of the ed. Autofocus is provided, but you can manually override the focus by operating the separate manual focus ring while lightly depressing the shutter release button or the af start. As long as you dont mind manual focus and dont require a fast aperture, the nikkor 200mm f4 may be the unlikely answer. For faster, more convenient handling, the same ring is used to focus and zoom. Immediately after the legendary manual nikon nikkor ed 80 200mm 1.
Ed xtralow dispersion glass was used in its optical formula where its comprises of a 12 elements in 9 groups design, a eyecatching golden ring at the front of the lense signifies it is part of the edclass series of nikkor optic. Except for the ultra high speed lens of nikkor 400mm f2. This lens does not have its own electronic adjustment of front backfocus, so it becomes a complete compromise in relation to the zoom. Here is a link to a conversation about nikons manual focus lenses, with contributions from folks who have collected such lenses over the decades and still enjoy shooting with them. The 17 35 af is a better lens than the 20 mm f4 ai below, but it costs and weighs. The scale at the sleeve is beautifullymade, its a real workofart. This highquality zoom nikkor 80 200mm f4 is a newly designed and improved version of the 80 200mm f4. It has great optical and mechanical performance in a light, compact package. Manual focus is not an issue for most of us, and the only drawback i have seen is the weird old style. Registering your nikon product allows us to send you with your permission important updates, service information and helpful hints, and it makes it easier should you ever need to call in for help. Download ebook repair manual nikkor repair loose focus ring on nikon 50mm f2 lens and fix filter ring view and download nikon ais zoom nikkor ed 80 200mm f2.
Nikon nikkor 200mm f4 ai black manual focus lens 52with caps bg. The zoom gives you a choice of 80 200mm at a similar maximum aperture for a 6 ounce 160 gram increase in weight and identical bulk. The last zoom lens made thats closest to the zoomnikkor 80200mm f4. A shining example of superior nikkor optical design, the af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f2.
Covering portraitlength to medium telephoto focal lengths, the af zoom nikkor 80 200mm f2. Its advantage and disadvantage are both due to the fact that it is an f4. Get the best deals on nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal when you shop the largest online selection. These manual focus lenses were all designed about 30 years ago even if theyre still sold new today. It is a very common issue the afs vr zoom nikkor ed 70 200mm f2. Nikon reflexnikkor 500mm f8 instruction manual pdf. However, i noticed a small crack in the manual auto focus ring selector and a week ago when i switched to manual focus, the ring selector broke. Nikon advises people to use manual focus or liveview when the shooting distance is close and using a longer focal length. The lens works properly and shows average signs of use and wear on the barrel.
Of course all the af, except the g, lenses also work great on manual cameras. The glass shows no scratches, however, shows light dust internally. If you can handle manual focus, have no issues with trombone zooms and like the focal length range, this lens is an outstanding bargain. Just about everything other than the aperture ring, the auto manual focus switch ring and the focus limiter switch is made of metal. Highperformance telephoto zoom lens with builtin silent wave motor. Front and backfocus is now approximately okay, but its now front focus at bit on 80mm. Nikon manual focus camera lenses 200mm focal for sale ebay. How to fix the focus problem in afs vr nikkor 70 200mm 1.
It offers a larger maximum aperture and a closer minimum focusing distance of 4ft compared to the older lens model. And at least for me, its pros ultimately outweighs its cons. Nikon afs nikkor 80200mm aflock button presentation. Btw, my af lens does work surprisingly well as a manual focus lens, and ive used it on my f2as. To solve this problem permanently you will have to open the front part of the lens, and put a new double side tape behind the flex cable. How to fix the focus problem in afs vr nikkor 70200mm 1. Nikon nikkor 80200mm focal camera lenses for sale ebay. The 80 200mm is a very wellbuilt lens, and its as tough as autofocus lenses get at any price. It appears that nikon intentionally designed in this spare slot so that it would be easy to repair the lens when the studs broke by moving the spring tab to the spare one. View and download nikon af zoom nikkor ed 80200mm f2. I really enjoy reading your posts on the repair of nikon manual lenses. I think this lens is still being produced by nikon and is made only in japan. Nikon camera lens manuals manualslib has more than 344 nikon camera lens manuals.